Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system (10) for storing a plurality of information items on a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (12). In this but not all embodiments, the RFID tag (12) is attached to an animal (15). The system (10) comprises a processor (12). The processor (12) comprises non-transitory processor readable tangible media in the form of flash memory (14) including program instructions which when executed by the processor (12) causes the processor to perform an embodiment of a method. Also disclosed herein is a method for storing information items.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a consumable cartridge removably attachable to an animal marking apparatus. The consumable cartridge comprises a movably mounted needle and a biasing element operatively coupled to the movably mounted needle to withdraw the needle to a withdrawn position. Also disclosed herein is a method for marking an animal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a laboratory equipment interface comprising at least one communication interface for receiving information from a plurality of animal laboratory device. The laboratory equipment interface comprises a communications interface for communicating with a remote data store. The laboratory equipment interface comprises a processor). The laboratory equipment interface comprises tangible media including program instructions which when executed by the processor causes the processor to perform the steps of an embodiment of a method.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an RFID tag insertion cartridge comprising a hollow needle in which an RFID tag is disposed. The cartridge comprises an optional housing in the form of a shell that is shown transparently. The cartridge comprises a carriage that is movably mounted and to which the hollow needle is attached for withdrawing the needle. Also disclosed herein is a RFID tag insertion tool.